Arts & Performance

American Music Jubilee / Exit 97  (image to the right)

300 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-202-9927, 877-843-7839
An evening of “Southern hospitality, great American music and side-splitting comedy” delights audiences with classic and contemporary country and gospel and a patriotic tribute.
http://www.amjubilee.com

Arts Council of Wilson / Exit 121

124 Nash St, Wilson
252-291-4329
Located in the historic downtown Wilson, the art council offers three art galleries to the public. Art & Theatre camp and children’s programs are offered in the summer. Art exhibits, workshops and lectures are offered throughout the year.
http://wilsonarts.com

Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra / Exit 121

Barton College, Wilson
252-399-6535
This orchestra provides an extraordinary opportunity for visitors to enjoy symphonic music. Offers four performances annually, including two signature dinner performances: Symphony and Soul and Love the Symphony.
http://barton.edu

Campbell University Fine Arts / Exit 73

Campbell University, Buies Creek
910-893-1495
Offers performances throughout the year such as University Choral Society, Musicals, Gallery Shows, Campbell Voices and Jazz Ensemble.
http://web.campbell.edu/calendar/finearts.html

Campbelton Landing / Exit 52

1122 Person St, Fayetteville
910-483-1649
This historic amphitheater located on the Cape Fear River hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including production by Cape Fear Regional Theater in May.
http://campbeltonlanding.com

Cape Fear Regional Theater / Exit 52  (image to the right)

1209 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-323-4234
Since 1962, this award-winning theater has been delighting audiences with elaborate musicals, comedies, classic dramas, off-Broadway productions and children’s favorites.
http://cfrt.org

Carolina Civic Center / Exit 20

315 N. Chestnut St, Lumberton
910-738-4339
On the National Register of Historic Places, the Carolina Civic Center is one of downtown Lumberton’s most historic landmarks.
http://carolinaciviccenter.com

Carolina Crossroads/Exit 171  (image to the right)

395 Wallace Fork Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC
(252) 537-6252
Carolina Crossroads is North Carolina's newest entertainment venue. In operation since Summer 2006, Carolina Crossroads offers an outdoor event venue and has featured such artists as Big & Rich, Willie Nelson, Gretchen Wilson, Hank Williams Jr. and many more. The anchor attraction of the district is The Roanoke Rapids Theatre. A new, beautiful 147-room Hilton Garden Inn is also on site.
http://www.carolinacrossroads.com

Crown Center / Exit 46  (image to the right)

1960 Coliseum Dr, Fayetteville
910-438-4100
Big name entertainment and a variety of events, concerts, sports, family shows, theater productions and trade/craft/specialty shows are offered year round in this four-building complex.
http://crowncoliseum.com

Dan Finch Pottery / Exit 119

5526 Finch Nursery Ln, Bailey
252-972-5080
Located on a family farm devoted to growing blueberry plants, pottery production and building blue bird nesting boxes. All pottery is made, glazed and fired at the farm studio.

Edna Boykin Theater / Exit 121

108 N. Nash St, Wilson
252-291-4329
The Boykin Theatre offers vistors plush seating for 650 people in this 1919 Vaudeville Theatre. Performances are showcased year round. Theatre of the American South festival is held in May annually.
http://wilsonarts.com

Fayetteville Museum of Art / Exit 52  (image to the right)

839 Stamper Rd, Fayetteville
910-485-5121
Features world-class rotating art exhibits, as well as concerts, workshops and special events.
http://fayettevillemuseumart.org

Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra / Exit 58

5400 Ramsey St., Reeves Auditorium, Fayetteville
910-433-4690
The oldest community-sponsored symphony in North Carolina performs a variety of themed concerts throughout the year at Methodist University.
http://fayettevillesymphony.org

First for Freedom Historical Drama / Exit 173

200 College Dr, Weldon
800-522-4282
Held outdoors in the Town of Halifax on July 4th and indoors for other performances, it depicts the events that led to the adoption of the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776.

Gilbert Theater on Bow Street / Exit 52

116 Green St, Fayetteville
910-678-7186
This American Association of Community Theatres (AACT) award-winning community theater performs critically acclaimed contemporary works and the classics.
http://gilberttheater.com

Givens Performing Arts Center / Exit 17

UNC-Pembroke, Pembroke
910-521-6361
This center offers performing arts, youth, professional speakers and a Broadway series each year.
http://uncp.edu/gpac

Lakeland Theatre Company / Exit 173

411 Mosby Ave, Littleton
877-330-0574
Produces a sensational variety of dramas, comedies, musicals and concerts featuring local talent.
http://lakelandartscenter.org

NC Indian Cultural Center / Exit 14

638 Terry Sanford Rd, Pembroke
910-521-6282
Programs include pow wows, seasonal festivals, musical shows and other educational events.

Neuse Little Theatre / Exit 95

209 S. Front St, Smithfield
919-934-1873
This local community theater takes on productions such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Grease” and “Cinderella.”
http://neuselittletheatre.org

Paul A. Johnston Auditorium / Exit 95

Johnston Community College, 245 College Rd, Smithfield
919-209-2099
This 1,000-seat performing arts auditorium includes the Performing Arts Concert Series, Johnston County Chorale and the Country Music Showcase throughout the year.
http://johnstoncc.edu/performingarts/default.htm

Stewart Theater / Exit 73

114 N. Wilson Ave, Dunn
910-892-8142
Home to Harnett County Regional Theater, the 500-seat Stewart Theater offers performances ranging from plays to concerts, magician showcases and more.

Strike at the Wind! Outdoor Drama / Exit 14

638 Terry Sanford Rd, Pembroke
910-521-0835
This true story of survival, love and war is based on the life of Lumbee Indian and Civil War-era legend Henry Berry Lowrie. Friday & Saturday, July through August.
http://strikeatthewind.com

The Arts Center / Exit 52

301 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-323-1776
Diverse rotating exhibits in a unique downtown building built in 1910 as a post office and now home to the Arts Council of Fayetteville.
http://theartscouncil.com

The Arts Center at the Imperial Center / Exit 138

270 Gay St, Rocky Mount
252-972-1163
The Arts Center consists of a visual arts building, education center and a permanent collection with rotating professional, historical and children’s exhibits and a gift shop
http://rockymountnc.gov/artscenter

The Centre at Halifax Community College / Exit 173

200 College Dr, Weldon
252-538-4336
Enjoy performing arts series including such shows as the NC Dance Theatre, NC Symphony, dramas like Julius Caesar and musical tributes to Patsy Cline and John Denver.
http://hcccentre.com

The Clayton Center / Exit 97

111 E. Second St, Clayton
919-553-1737
This 600-seat performing arts center features the Palladian Concert Series along with 3,300 square feet of meeting and reception space for groups of 20-350.
http://theclaytoncenter.com

The Roanoke Rapids Theatre / Exit 171  (image to the right)

500 Carolina Crossroads Parkway, Roanoke Rapids
252-536-5700
A diverse entertainment schedule is set for this 1500-seat theatre, including Jerusalem Ridge and the Roanoke Rapids Theatre house band, which performs both matinee and evening shows.
http://rrtheatre.com

The Theatre at the Imperial Centre / Exit 138

270 Gay St, Rocky Mount
252-972-1163
This 300-seat facility is home to one of the state’s finest community theater groups with local and traveling productions, such as the best of Broadway to nationally known musical and theatrical performers.
http://rockymountnc.gov/artscenter/theatre.html

W.J. Barefoot Auditorium / Exit 79

303 E. Church St, Benson
919-894-5117
Home to the Benson Little Theatre, this 350-seat performing arts auditorium is perfect for concerts, assemblies, pageants and theatrical productions.

Whirligigs / Exit 107

Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama
800-497-7398
The Whirligigs are elaborate and colorful metal sculptures that move with the wind. A total of 30 sculptures are erected on the property of Folk Artist Vollis Simpson, world renowned for his talents.

Agriculture & Foods

A&B Milling Company / Exit 154

200 Halifax St, Enfield
252-445-3161
Aunt Ruby’s Peanut Gift Shop offers many peanut choices including raw shelled, country-style roasted, chocolate clusters, roasted redskin, honey roasted and salted in the shell.
http://auntrubyspeanuts.com

Atkinson Milling Co. / Exit 97  (image to the right)

95 Atkinson Mill Rd, Selma
919-965-3547
Built in 1757, this mill has been in continuous operation for more than 240 years. Today, Atkinson’s Mill is the only water-powered gristmill operating in the area.
http://atkinsonmilling.com

Banks Miniature Horse Farm / Exit 97

2667 Peele Rd, Clayton
919-553-7216
Home to many fine miniature horses from outstanding bloodlines, this farm strives to provide an atmosphere where horses are admired and respected.
http://bankshorsefarm.com

Border Belt Farmers Museum / Exit 10

101 Thompson St, Fairmont
910-628-9216
Early tobacco warehouses and farming equipment are on display in this converted Atlantic Coastline Railway Depot.

Deans Farm / Exit 116

4231 NC Hwy 42 W, Wilson
252-237-0967
Fresh fruits, vegetables and much more. Offering a variety of seasonal family-friendly activities, including hayrides and picking your own strawberries and pumpkins.

Dunn Farmers Market / Exit 73

Downtown Dunn, Dunn
910- 892-4113
Open May through October every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, this market offers local fruits, vegetables, pork skins, baked items, plants and more.

Gillis Hill Farms / Exit 46  (image to the right)

2701 Gillis Hill Rd, Fayetteville
910-867-2350
Owned and farmed by the Gillis family since the mid-1700s. Offers wagon-drawn or walking tours of a working farm and homemade ice cream.
http://gillishillfarm.com

Jambbas Ranch / Exit 49

5386 Tabor Church Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-2798, 910-484-4808
See animals including buffalo, llamas, deer, elk, Watusi cows, sheep, duck, swans and peacocks in a natural habitat.
http://jambbas.com

Jan’s Strawberries & Peaches / Exit 93

3188 Stevens Sausage Rd, Smithfield
919-934-2989
Jan’s has fresh farm produce and pick-your-own strawberries and peaches, available April through July.

Noah’s Landing / Exit 73

1489 Live Oak Rd, Coats
910-897-NOAH
Noah’s Landing is located on 12 acres, home to a wide variety of unusual domestic and exotic animals.
http://noahslanding2x2.com

Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market / Exit 138

Peachtree St, Rocky Mount
Locally grown farm-fresh fruits and produce, homemade jams and pickles, fresh flowers plus local farm-grown fish and country meat products. Open on Saturdays.

Smith’s Strawberry Farm / Exit 95

433 Sanders Rd., McGees Crossroads
919-934-1700
Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries available mid-April through July.
http://upickberries.com

Smithfield Ham Shop / Exit 95

204 N. Bright Leaf Blvd, Smithfield
919-934-8054
Come view thousands of hams curing from our Ham Shop. Taste why Men’s Journal proclaimed Johnston County Hams among “The 100 Best Things to Eat in America.”
http://countrycuredhams.com

Southeastern NC Agricultural Center & Farmers Market / Exit 14

1027 US Hwy 74 E, Lumberton
910-671-5699
North Carolina’s newest agricultural center and farmers market.
http://agr.state.nc.us/markets

Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park / Exit 168

4963 Hwy 258, Scotland Neck
252-826-3186
Enjoy the breathtaking colors and variety of calls of the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl with more than 1,500 ducks, geese and swans of over 170 different species.
http://shwpark.com

The Cornfield Maze / Exit 77

Hodges Chapel Rd, Dunn
910-892-3047
A large puzzle of twists and turns carved into a cornfield offers “agriculture in process.” Also features concessions, games for children, a miniature tricycle maze, pumpkin toss and much more.

The Farmer’s Corner / Exit 97

1620 Loop Rd, Clayton
919-553-4094
Boyette Farm hosts the Fear Farm and Christmas Lights on the Neuse River each year.
http://fearfarm.com

The Pound Cake Co. / Exit 79

310 S. Lee St, Benson
919-894-8448
Featured in Southern Living and Fresh Market, The Pound Cake offers award-winning pound cakes, breads and sweets.
http://thebestcake.com

Tobacco Farm Life Museum / Exit 107

709 Church St., Hwy 301 N, Kenly
919-284-3431, 800-965-1437
A 6,000 square-foot exhibit hall displaying artifacts from all aspects of farm life, including a children’s exhibit, restored farmstead with kitchen, blacksmith shop and tobacco barn.
http://tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org

West Produce / Exit 73

2026 Hayes Rd, Spring Lake
910-497-7443
Offers fresh fruit and vegetables year-round. Offers hayrides, carnival food, face painting, pumpkins and seasonal produce.

Wilson’s Mills Farm Market / Exit 97

5494 Wilson’s Mills Rd, Wilson's Mills
919-934-6918
Year-round selection of local produce, baked goods and greenhouse plants for sale. Great source for strawberries and pumpkins.

Gardens & Grapevines

Cape Fear Botanical Garden / Exit 52  (image to the right)

536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville
910-486-0221
The 85-acre garden includes an old farmhouse and heritage garden, perennial gardens, wildflowers, majestic oaks, nature trails and numerous species of native plants.
http://capefearbg.org

Fayetteville Rose Garden / Exit 52

2201 Hull Rd. (Fayetteville Technical Community College)
910-678-8228
A popular spot in town features a wonderful display of rose variations and colors.

Flora MacDonald Gardens / Exit 20

S. College St, Red Springs
910-843-5000
These gardens, known for their variety of azaleas in the spring, still have many of the original plants.
http://capefearscots.com/campus.html#gardens

Hinnant Vineyards & Winery / Exit 97

826 Pine Level-Micro Rd, Pine Level
919-965-3350
The largest muscadine vineyard in North Carolina offers 14 estate wines, tours, tasting room and gift shop.
http://hinnantvineyards.com

J. Wesley Vineyards / Exit 58

9340 Chickapee Dr, Linden
910-321-WINE
The winery features a 6,700-square-foot house for wine tastings and events, 11,000-square-foot wine production room, wine bar, café and barrel room.
http://jwesleyvineyards.com

Library Rose Garden / Exit 121

249 West Nash St., Wilson
This garden features 24 varieties of Hybrid Tea Roses, many designated as “All American Rose Selections.” Eight beds contain over 120 plants providing a blooming season from mid-April through November.

Powell's Gardens / Exit 97

9468 US Hwy 70 East, Princeton
919-936-4421
Features 600 varieties of Bearded Iris and Day Lilies, as well as the largest collection of hosta in the Southeast.

The Arboretum at JCC / Exit 95

1240 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-209-2052
Located on the campus of Johnston Community College, enjoy trails and gardens.

Wilson Botanical Gardens / Exit 121

Wilson County Agricultural Building, 1806 Goldsboro St, Wilson 
252-237-0111
This garden is comprised of a tree collection, five different turf grass species and bird and butterfly gardens along with display gardens.
http://wilson-co.com/arboretum.html

Wilson Rose Garden / Exit 121

1800 Herring Ave, Wilson
252-399-2266
An all-American rose selection that offers over 1,100 rose plants, consisting of 165 varities. This garden features a picnic area, arbors, water pond and art structures.
http://wilsonrosegarden.com

Heritage & Museums

82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum / Exit 52  (image to the right)

Intersection of Gela & Ardennes St, Fort Bragg
910-432-3443, 910-432-5307
Houses the history of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1917 to the present and features photographic exhibits, static displays, artifacts, and a film and gift shop.
http://www.bragg.army.mil/18abn/museums.htm

Airborne & Special Operations Museum / Exit 52  (image to the right)

100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville
910-483-3003
Part of the U.S. Army Museum System, explore the 60-year history of airborne and special operations units through dramatic, life-size, imaginative and interactive exhibits.
http://asomf.org

Ava Gardner Museum / Exit 95  (image to the right)

325 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-934-5830
Home to an incredible collection including original scripts, photos, costumes and personal effects of screen legend Ava Gardner – a true Hollywood “Cinderella” story.
http://www.avagardner.org

Averasboro Civil War Battlefield Museum & Chicora Cemetery / Exit 71

3300 NC Hwy 82, Dunn
910-891-8019, 910-892-3282
Site of the first deliberate, tactical resistance to the infamous march of Federal forces through Georgia and the Carolinas.
http://averasboro.com

Benson Museum of Local History / Exit 79

303 E. Church St, Benson
919-894-3825
Established to collect, preserve and display items of historical significance including railroad and military memorabilia, antiques, quilts and farming artifacts.

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site / Exit 90  (image to the right)

5466 Harper House Rd, Four Oaks
910-594-0789
Site of the largest Civil War land battle fought in NC in an attempt to stop Sherman’s march. Site includes a museum, the Harper House and union earthworks and trails.
http://bentonvillebattlefield.nchistoricsites.org

Boyette Slave & Schoolhouse / Exit 107

2331 Glendale Rd, Kenly
919-284-3431
This one-room log house of hand-hewn planks is joined by full dove-tail notches and pegs and features a mud and stick chimney.

Children’s Museum and Science Center at the Imperial Center / Exit 138

270 Gay St, Rocky Mount
252-972-1167
Home to the state’s only digital planetarium plus exotic live animals, hands-on exhibits, puppet theater and a NC coastal “living marsh.”
http://rockymountnc.gov/museum/

Country Doctor Museum / Exit 119

6642 Peele Rd, Bailey
252-235-4165
Chartered in 1967 to honor the “old family doctor,” this museum consists of the restored offices of two country doctors who practiced from 1857-1887.
http://countrydoctormuseum.org

Fascinate-U Children’s Museum / Exit 52

116 Green St, Fayetteville
910-829-9171
A place for children to explore their world the way they learn best: through creative role-playing and interaction with each other and the objects around them.
http://fascinate-U.com

Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum / Exit 52  (image to the right)

Russell and Ray Ave, Fayetteville
910-433-1455
Housed in the restored Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad depot, this museum focuses on the history of transportation in Cumberland County from Native American times to early 20th century.

General William C. Lee Airborne Museum / Exit 73

209 W. Divine St, Dunn
910-892-1947
Home of Dunn native General William C. Lee, the museum tells Lee’s life story as well as the early years of the U.S. Army Airborne.
http://generalleeairbornemuseum.org

Hammerstone Scout Museum / Exit 73

Leaflet Church Rd, Lillington
910-814-2955
This museum takes you back 100 years to the very root of the scouting movement with memorabilia of scouting pioneers and heroes.

Harnett County Indian Museum / Exit 73

31 Crazy Horse Trail, Kipling
919-552-2336
This rustic museum includes a craft shop, artifact display and a log cabin that shows how pioneer lived; it also includes exhibits of Native American tools.

Historic Halifax / Exit 168

25 Saint David St, Roanoke Rapids
252-583-7191
Site of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves, the first official action for independence by any colony. Ten historic structures, museum, film, living history demonstrations and archeological exhibit.
http://nchistoricsites.org/halifax/halifax.htm

Historic Train Depot / Exit 2

Main St, Rowland
910-422-3822
A completely restored railroad depot donated to the Town of Rowland by CSX Railways. It features the history of Rowland and railroading.

Imagination Station Science Museum / Exit 121

202 W. Nash St, Wilson
252-291-5113
Science education museum with many exhibits for every age with up-close experiences, daily live science programs, live animals and demonstrations.
http://imaginescience.org

John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum / Exit 52

Corner of Ardennes & Marion Streets, Fort Bragg
910-432-1533, 910-432-4272
Houses a collection of fascinating weapons, military art and cultural items from all over the world. Emphasis on special forces (Green Berets).
http://bragg.army.mil/18abn/museums.htm

Johnston County Heritage Center / Exit 95

241 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-934-2836
The Heritage Center is one of the best-equipped facilities for studying local history and genealogy, and it offers a large collection of public records, manuscripts and family histories.
http://johnstonnc.com/heritage

Lundy-Fetterman Museum and Exhibit Hall / Exit 73

Campbell University, Buies Creek
910-814-4398
The museum displays part of Burrows T. and Mabel Lundy’s collection of mounted wildlife specimens and is dedicated to teaching young people about the nature and wildlife.

Museum of Native American Resource Center / Exit 17

UNC Pembroke, Old Main, Pembroke
910-521-6282
Exhibits on crafts and arts depict tribal Indian life. Major displays include an authentic log canoe and log cabin.
http://uncp.edu/nativemuseum

Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex / Exit 52  (image to the right)

801 Arsenal Ave, Fayetteville
910-486-1330
Three historic resources in one setting: Museum galleries tell history of Southeast NC from native American times; Arsenal Park houses the remains of the Fayetteville Arsenal; Also, tour the EA Poe house, a restored circa-1897 home.
http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/osm/mcf.html

North Carolina Baseball Museum / Exit 116

300 Stadium St, Wilson
252-296-3048
This museum, located at Historic Fleming Stadium, features baseball memorabilia from such players as Catfish Hunter, Hoyt Wilhelm, Gaylord Perry, Enos Slaughter Rick Ferrell and Buck Leonard.
http://wilsonnc.org

Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum / Exit 121

1202 E. Nash St, Wilson
252-296-3056
Features artifacts that depict the culture and contribution of African-Americans to the history and development of Wilson. The house was built in 1946 by Freeman, a noted local black stonemason.
http://freemanroundhouse.com

Railroad Modelers Train / Exit 116

The Antique Barn, 2810 Forest Hills Blvd, Wilson 
252-237-6778
This train operates over a double-track main line that transverses 65 modules. The engine has a capacity of 60 engines on a seven scale mile track and offers bridges, mountains, trestles and staging yard.

Red Springs Historical Museum / Exit 20

504 E. Fourth Ave, Red Springs
910-843-7300
Displays include early family life, education, military, farming, baseball, medical/dental and businesses.

Remembering Tillery / Exit 168

321 Community Center Rd, Tillery
252-826-3017
This site tells the story of a 1930’s Resettlement Community, part of the “New Deal.” Transplanted into an exiting community, settlers were given 40 acres and a mule.
http://cct78.org

Roanoke Canal Museum / Exit 173

15 Jackson St. Ext, Roanoke Rapids
252-537-2769
Interactive museum showcasing our transportation, power generation and industrialization history via the Roanoke River and Roanoke Canal.
http://roanokecanal.com

Robeson County Showcase Museum / Exit 20

101 S. Elm St, Lumberton
910-738-7979
Museum collection of artifacts relative to Lumberton and Robeson County.
http://robesoncountyhistory.org

Robeson Planetarium / Exit 17

420 Caton Rd, Lumberton
910-671-6015
Presentations teach astronomy using multi-media, exhibits, photographs and displays.
http://robesonsky.com

Selma Historic Union Station / Exit 97

500 Railroad St, Selma
919-965-9841
This 1924 station has been completely restored and now provides Amtrak service. Enjoy exhibits and memorabilia on rail history and the Town of Selma.
http://selma-nc.com

Recreation & Relaxation

Athletes Choice Batting Center

310 Robeson St., Fayetteville
910-487-HITS
Indoor facility with 5 pitching mounds, 5 practice tunnels and 5 batting cages.

Athletes Choice Batting Center / Exit 52

310 Robeson St., Fayetteville
910-487-HITS
Indoor facility with five pitching mounds, five practice tunnels and five batting cages.

Battle Park / Exit 138

Falls Rd., NC 43-48, Rocky Mount
252-972-1151
This park is the site of the original village of Rocky Mount and offers picnic facilities, scenic overlooks and walks along the Tar River. The largest single-span wooden-arch bridge in the Southeast connects Stith and Talbert Parks.

Blount Street Skate / Exit 52

500 Blount St, Fayetteville
910-867-2424
Test your skills at the second largest indoor skate center in the United States.

Buckhorn Lake / Exit 121

Located off Hwy 581 on State Road 1142, Wilson
252-399-2266
Buckhorn Reservoir consists of 850 acres of water and 350 acres of land for a variety of sporting activities: skiing, boating, fishing, personal watercraft, picnicking and camping.

Cape Fear River Trail / Exit 58  (image to the right)

Trail access at Jordan Soccer Complex on Treetop Lane, Fayetteville
910-433-1547
A secluded trail that winds for nearly 4 miles through a beautiful blend of trees, plants and wildlife with spectacular views of the river.
http://fcpr.us/river_trail.php

Clark Park Nature Center

631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville
910-433-1579
Natural woodland area with hiking trails and campground, as well as a Nature Center featuring seasonal exhibits of North Carolina wildlife, plants, geology and more.

Clark Park Nature Center / Exit 58

631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville
910-433-1579
Natural woodland area with hiking trails and campground, as well as a Nature Center featuring seasonal exhibits of North Carolina wildlife, plants, geology and more.

Clemmons State Forest / Exit 97

2411 Old US Hwy. 70 W, Clayton
919-553-5651
This state forest offers a mix of pine and hardwood forests and a pleasant rolling terrain highlighted by streams and rock outcroppings accessible by a series of well-marked trails.
http://dfr.state.nc.us

Dunn Erwin Rail Trail / Exit 73

Intersection of Ashe Ave. and Powell Ave., Dunn
910-892-3282
This scenic 5.3-mile rail trail corridor has been transformed into a nature trail for walking, biking and strolling. Trailheads are located in both downtown Dunn and downtown Erwin.

Erwin River Park / Exit 73

Located off 217 bridge, Erwin
Access the Cape Fear River at the Erwin River Park for river adventures and picnic facilities.

Fantasy Lake / Exit 41

5869 Permastone Lake Rd, Hope Mills
910-424-9999
A complete family water park featuring water slides, paddle boats, trapeze swings and more.
http://fantasylakewaterpark.com

Howell Woods / Exit 90  (image to the right)

6601 Devil’s Race Track Rd., Four Oaks
919-938-0115
A 2,856-acre “outdoor” classroom of mature bottomland hardwood forest and swamps, which offers more than 30 miles of unpaved roads and trails for hiking, fishing and bird watching.
http://johnstoncc.edu/howellwoods

Lake Gaston / Exit 176

475 Eaton Ferry Rd., Littleton
866-730-5711
One of the truly outstanding lakes in the country with over 20,000 acres and 350 miles of shoreline. Public swimming and boat ramp at Lake Gaston Day Use Area.
http://lakegastonchamber.com

Lake Pines / Exit 56

1209 Lake Pines Dr, Fayetteville
910-630-2400
Two-acre, spring-fed lake with a sandy beach, diving boards, slides and picnic area, as well as volleyball, tennis and horseshoe courts.

Lumber River State Park / Exit 14

2819 Princess Ann Rd.
910-628-9844
Located on a black water river, this park offers 7,936 acres of land and 115 miles of state natural and scenic waters, 81 miles of which are also designated national wild and scenic waters.
http://ncsparks.net/luri.html

Medoc Mountain State Park / Exit 160

1541 Medoc State Park Rd., Hollister
252-586-6588
Offers seven hiking trails, a picnic shelter, individual and group camping sites, fishing and canoeing on Little Fishing Creek and picnic facilities, as well as educational programming throughout the year.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/memo/home.html

Neuse Adventures Canoe & Kayak / Exit 97

2975 Covered Bridge Rd, Clayton
919-553-3295
Enjoy two or four-hour guided canoe or kayak trips along the Neuse River. Reservations required.

Neuse River Walk / Exit 95

100 Front St., Smithfield
919-934-0887
Begin the River Walk Trail at the Historic Hastings House for the 1.5-mile walk along the Neuse River.
http://downtownsmithfield.com

Raven Rock State Park / Exit 73

3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington
910-893-4888
Eleven miles of hiking trails and 7 miles of bridle trails, among steep bluffs and outcrops.
http://ncsparks.net

River Falls Park / Exit 173

Hwy. 301, Weldon
800-522-4282
Offers easy access to the Roanoke River with an overlook that offers a great vantage point for viewing the rapids of the Roanoke River, playground, soccer field, boat ramp, picnic shelter and restroom.

Roanoke Canal Trail / Exit 173

15 Jackson St. Ext, Roanoke Rapids
252-537-2769
A 7.5-mile nature trail for hiking and biking containing some of the most impressive and best preserved early nineteenth-century canal construction in the nation.
http://roanokecanal.com

Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area / Exit 173  (image to the right)

145 Oakwood Ave, Roanoke Rapids
252-410-6318
Walking trail, 9-hole frisbee golf course, sand volleyball, swimming access, picnic facilities, a handicapped accessible fishing pier and a playground.
http://www.roanokecanal.com/rrlakepark

Roanoke River Partners Paddle Trail / Exit 168

, Roanoke Rapids
800-522-4282
Canoe or kayak down the Roanoke River and camp on one of two platforms right on the riverbank in the historic towns of Halifax and Tillery.
http://roanokeriverpartners.org

Smith Lake Recreation Area / Exit 58

Smith Lake Rd, Fayetteville
910-396-5979
Smith Lake offers mountain bike trails, paint ball, riding stables, a sandy beach with a playground, volleyball, waterslide and pavilions for rent.
http://fortbraggmwr.com

Southern National Speedway / Exit 107

8071 Newsome Mill Rd., Lucama
919-284-1114
Features banked curves,16 speedway club skyboxes, trackside tailgate spaces and full concessions for weekend races April through November.

Spray Park / Exit 138

Sunset Park on Gay St., Rocky Mount
252-972-1151
This park features 10 computer-controlled water spray fountains within a traditional playground structure opened year round with spray elements operable from April through October.

Sunset Park / Exit 138

Sunset Ave. on River Dr., Rocky Mount
This park offers many activities including a miniature train, historic carousel, lighted tennis courts, a softball field, a spray park, a skate park, lighted basketball courts and many picnic shelters.

Tar River Reservoir & Paddle Trail / Exit 138

Bend of the River Rd. and Sapony Creek, Rocky Mount
252-972-1151
This trail is comprised of 10 canoe and kayak access locations that connect over 20 miles of the Tar River and Stony Creek.

The Climbing Place / Exit 52

436 W. Russell St, Fayetteville
910-486-9638
The largest indoor climbing facility in NC with roofs, corners, cracks, arches, slab and arêtes with a professionally-trained staff.
http://theclimbingplace.com

The Lumberton Riverwalk / Exit 17

Luther Britt Park, 671 Branch St, Lumberton
Three-mile loop walking trail with great viewing of the scenic Lumber River.

Tucker Lake / Exit 79

3025 Allen’s Crossroads Rd., Benson
919-894-6090
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Enjoy lake swimming, waterslide, picnic area and campgrounds.

Golf

Anderson Creek Club

125 Whispering Pines Dr, Spring Lake
http://www.andersoncreekgolf.com

Bayonet at Puppy Creek Golf Course

349 S. Parker Church Rd, Raeford
http://www.bayonet.com

Baywood Golf Club

904 Four Wood Dr, Fayetteville
http://www.dsgolfcenters.com

Cardinal Country Club/ Exit 97

363 Parrish Memorial Rd, Selma
919-284-3647
A semi-private facility featuring tall pines, canals, ponds and bunkers to create a challenging course. The signature hole is #18 - a 580 yard, par 5, with dogleg left fairway.

Carolina Lakes Golf Course

53 Carolina Lakes Rd, Sanford
http://www.carolina-lakes.com

Carvers Falls Golf Range

543 Carver Fall Rd, Fayetteville
http://www.golfrangeguys.com

Chicora Golf Club

494 Chicora Club Dr, Dunn
910-897-7366

Cliffwood Golf Club

3811 Martin Luther King Dr, Lumberton
910-738-9400

Cypress Lakes Golf Course

2126 Cypress Lakes Rd, Hope Mills

Gate Four Golf & Country Club

6775 Irongate Dr, Fayetteville
http://www.gatesfour.com

Happy Valley Country Club

2123 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway E, Wilson
252-237-6611
http://www.happyvalley.com

Hope Mills Golf Course

3625 Golfview Rd, Hope Mills

Keith Hills Country Club

216 Country Club Dr, Buies Creek
http://www.campbell.edu

Keith Hills Golf Club I & II

Keith Hills Rd, Buies Creek
910-893-5051

Kings Grant Golf Club

347 Shawcroft Rd, Fayetteville
http://www.kingsgrantgolf.com

Northgreen Country Club

900 Northgreen Ln, Rocky Mount
252-446-7224
http://www.northgreengolf.net

Ole Bluff Golf Course

2936 George Owen Rd, Fayetteville

Pine Burr Golf

Highway 401 S, Lillington
910-893-5788

Pine Crest Country Club

110 Nigel Dr, Lumberton
910-738-6541

Pine Hollow Golf Club/ Exit 97

3300 E. Garner Rd, Clayton
919-553-4554
18 holes - 419 Burmunda fairways with Crenshaw bentgrass greens. Newly renovated in 2001, designed by Bob Moore. Driving range, practice green and pro shop.
http://www.pinehollowgolf.com

Putt Putt of Wilson

1201 S. Ward Blvd, Wilson
252-237-6225

Reedy Creek Golf Course  (image to the right)

585 Reedy Creek Rd, Four Oaks
919-934-7502
http://www.reedycreekgolf.com

Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club/ Exit 97

400 Riverwood Dr, Clayton
919-550-1919
A 27-hole, tournament caliber golf facility designed by Pete Postlewait along the terrain of the Neuse River. Features 7,200 yards of fairways and bentgrass greens.
http://www.rwgac.com

Ryder Golf Course

56 Normandy Drive Bldg. 1, Fort Bragg
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/sportsrec/golf/ryder/ryder.htm

Sandy Ridge Golf

211 Clubhouse Dr, Dunn
910-892-6424

Stryker Golf Course

Bldg. K-1219 (Bragg Blvd. Knox street & Gruber Road), Fort Bragg
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/sportsrec/golf/stryker/stryker.htm

The Golf Practice Range

4058 Legend Ave, Fayetteville

The Neuse Golf Club/ Exit 87

918 Birkdale Dr, Clayton
919-550-0550
Designed by John LaFoy, this course is ranked first by Golf Digest as "value for the money" and fifth for golf course condition in North Carolina
http://www.neusegolf.com

Tobacco Road Golf Club

442 Tobacco Rd, Sanford
http://www.tobaccoroadgolf.com

Wedgewood Public Golf Course

311 Old Stantonsburg Rd, Wilson
252-237-2761
http://www.wilsonnc.org/parksrec.com

Willow Lakes Golf Course

227 Reilly Rd., Bldg. 190, Fayetteville
http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/GA/9010.htm

Willow Springs Country Club

3033 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-291-5171
http://www.willowspringscc.yahoo.com

Wilson Country Club

4509 Country Club Dr, Wilson
252-291-1144
http://www.wilsoncc.org

Wilson Driving Range

1905 Downing St, Wilson
252-399-7686

Shopping

Angels & Antiques

1213 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-433-4454
http://www.angelsandantiques.com

Antique & Art Market

106 E. Main St, Spring Hope
252-478-8129

Antique & Gift Mall

123 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-485-7602

Antique Furniture Restoration

209 Puzzle Creek Dr, Fayetteville
910-483-0226

AntiqueWish/ Exit 98

110 West Anderson St, Selma
919-202-4900

Biggs Park Mall

2800 N. Elm St, Lumberton
http://www.biggspark.com

Bishop's Emporium/ Exit 98

109 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-7299

Bobby Langston Antiques, Inc.

2620 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-237-8224
http://www.langstonantiques.com

Boone’s Antiques

2014 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-237-1508
http://www.boonesantique.com

Boulevard Plaza

1301 Ward Blvd, Wilson

Boykin Antique’s & Appraisals, Inc.

2013 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-237-1700

Brentwood Shopping Center

2801 Ward Blvd, Wilson

Canterbury Village

2302 W. Nash St, Wilson

Carolina Premium Outlets/ Exits 97 & 95  (image to the right)

1025 Industrial Park Dr, Smithfield
919-989-8757
Enjoy savings of 25-65% every day at an exciting collection of over 80 outlet stores from the world's finest designers and name brands like Banana Republic, Nautica, Nike, Coach, Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/carolina

Centura Shopping

2700 N. Ward Blvd, Wilson

Church Street Galleries & Fulford’s Antiques, Inc.

2001 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-246-0808

Colonial Craftsman

311 S. Tarboro St, Wilson
252-237-4410

Corbett’s Reproduction & Refinishing

315 Herring Avenue, Wilson
252-243-6828
http://www.corbettsreproductions.com

Cornerstone Custom Furniture

2706 Forest Hills Loop, Wilson
252-237-0374

Cross Creek Mall

419 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville
http://www.crosscreekmall.com

Dan's Used Furniture/Exit 79

114 S. Market St, Benson
919-894-3664

David R. Walters Antiques

1110 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-483-5832

Déjà vu Antiques & More

5539 Trade St, Hope Mills
910-424-3693

Ed Hicks Antiques, Guns & Military Collectibles

819 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-425-7000
http://www.warpathmilitaria.com

Epic Designs

117 N. Pine St, Spring Hope
252-478-7466

Etheridge Design & Handcrafted Reproductions

4546 A Highway 117, Wilson
252-237-4442

European Gifts & Collectibles

137 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville
910-868-2178

Fikewood Plaza Shopping Center

Highway 301 N, Wilson

Flame Keeper

308 Hay St, Fayetteville

Forest Hills Shopping Center

1700 Raleigh Rd Pkwy, Wilson

Four Oaks Auction Gallery/Exit 87

102 S. Main St, Four Oaks
919-963-3482

Fulford Antique Warehouse

320 Barnes St, Wilson
252-243-7727

G & L Auctions/ Exit 97

1525 Fire Tower Rd, Selma
919-965-9869

Gabriel’s Home Décor

2651 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-8877

Gateway Shopping Center

2800 Raleigh Rd Pkwy, Wilson

Gayle's Old-N-New/ Exit 95

135 N. Third St, Smithfield
919-938-0034

Godwin’s Auction Gallery

102 W. Nash Street, Spring Hope
252-478-6660

Golden East Crossing Mall

1100 N. Wesleyan Blvd. (Hwy. 301 N), Rocky Mount
252-977-6464
http://www.goldeneastcrossing.com

Good Place Antiques and Things

120 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-485-1270

Harris Auction Gallery & Antique Mall

2419 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-424-0033

Hart T. Wiggins Custom Furniture

5747 NC 58 Highway N, Wilson
252-237-0313

Heirloom Antiques

600 Drypoint Ln, Hope Mills
910-423-8555

Heritage Crossing

3401 Raleigh Rd Pkwy, Wilson

In The Attic

6322 Ramsey St, Fayetteville
910-822-8842

J & D Antiques & Classics

242 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-484-3984

Jean’s Antiques, Inc.

205 S. Main St, Wilson
252-238-2146

Keepsake Corner/Exit 98

110 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-975-0407

Kencraft Custom Furniture

611 B Goldsboro St, Wilson
252-291-7180

Kencraft Custom Furniture & Clock Repairs

2610 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-243-0028

Larry's Antiques/Exit 98

202 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-9564

Little Shop of Treasures

2015 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-243-0833

Marcia Stancil Antiques

2020 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-399-2093

Mark Jonathan Mueller Cabinetmaker

4430 Wiggins Mill Rd, Wilson
252-239-2093

Memory Lane Antiques & Collectibles

2838 Owen Dr, Fayetteville
910-433-4395

Mule City Flea Market & Antiques/ Exit 79

100 W. Brocklyn St, Benson
919-207-4277

Not Quite Antiques

108 Roxie Ave, Fayetteville
910-323-0300

Nowell & Company & Antiques

2801 Ward Blvd, Wilson
252-237-3881

Old Heritage Restorations

311 Williams St, Fayetteville
910-484-6767
http://www.oldheritagerestorations.com

One World Cavern

807 Elm St, Fayetteville

Pack Ratter's Nest/ Exit 98

111 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-262-4078

Parkwood Mall & Plaza

1501 Ward Blvd, Wilson

Pink Flamingo Thrift & Gift/ Exit 97

417 E. Second St, Clayton
919-550-0166

Plantation House

1327 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-4584

Precious Memories Antiques and Collectibles/ Exit 98

117 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-202-4777

R S Custom Furniture Refinishing & Repair

310 E. Barnes St, Wilson
252-243-6011

Railroad Street Antiques & Collectibles/ Exit 98

107 E. Railroad St, Selma
919-965-9659

Regency Plaza

2101 S. Tarboro St, Wilson

Reid's Country Sampler/ Exit 98

109 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-7299

Reminisce

2117 Clinton Rd, Fayetteville
910-223-6009

Savannah's Antiques/ Exit 98

1024 S. Pollock St, Selma
919-291-1428

Selma Cotton Mill Flea Market/ Exit 98

1105 W. Anderson St, Selma
919-202-0794

Shehadeh Antiques

401 S. Washington St, Rocky Mount
252-985-3355

Sunrise Antiques & Furniture Liquidators

102 W. Divine St., Dunn
910-523-5230

Sykes’ Seed Store & Antiques

103 S. Pine St, Spring Hope
252-478-8129

Tarbridge Military Collectibles

960 Country Club Dr, Fayetteville
910-488-7207

The Cotton Exchange

226 Donaldson St, Fayetteville
910-486-4747

The Livery Antiques

147 Maxwell St, Fayetteville

The Mill

3700 South Main St, Hope Mills
910-425-4155

The Parlor/ Exit 98

212 W. Anderson St, Selma
919-975-0371

The Shabby Rose

147 Maxwell St, Fayetteville
910-822-8200

Toisnot Village

4030 Ward Blvd, Wilson

Towel Town

248 Southwest Main St, Rocky Mount
252-446-3124

Trading Post

2831 Raleigh Rd, WIlson
252-291-7678
http://www.tradingpostusa.biz

Treasury Antiques/ Exit 98  (image to the right)

100 South Raiford St, Selma
919-965-5335

TWM Antique Mall/ Exit 98

112 S. Pollock St, US Hwy 301, Selma
919-965-6699

Valentine-Fuller Antiques

225 W. Washington St, Nashville
252-459-7770

Visual Pleasure Antiques

107 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-0030

Westwood Village Shopping Center

2500 Forest Hills Rd, Wilson

White Trash & Colorful Accessories

223 Franklin St, Fayetteville
910-482-0005
http://www.franklinstreetplace.com

Whitley’s Treasure In Wood

7116 Gum Pond Rd, Wilson
252-238-2298

Wilkinson Art & Antiques

116 S. Pine St, Spring Hope
252-478-7722

Wilson Antique Mall

2028 Goldsboro St, Wilson
252-293-0800

Wilson Square Shopping Center

925 Ward Blvd, Wilson

Winoca Shopping Center

602 Ward Blvd, Wilson

Woodright Co. Furniture

5753 NC 58 Highway N, Wilson
252-243-9663